recall information
Recall number
REC-002983
PRA number
2007/9235
Campaign number
5ER
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Affected units
7,973
Identifying features
01YM Civic 4DR Sedan and 5DR. 4DR. JHMES16501. JHMES15501. From S200010 to S205561. 5DR. JHMEU38301. JHMEU38501. JHMEU37501. JHMEU37301. From S200003 to S204484. 02YM Civic 4 DR Sedan. 4DR. MRHES15502. From P040001 to P040060. MRHES16502. From P040001 to P040270.
What are the defects?
The low beam headlamps may fail to operate. This condition will occur due to an increase in contact resistance caused by oxidation between the male terminal of the head lamp combination switch and the adjoining terminal coupler. Due to movement between the male and female terminals a build up of dioxide film is created, increasing resistance and causing heat build up to a point where the terminal connector begins to melt.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction
What should consumers do?
Honda Australia will contact owners of affected vehicles.
Supplier details
Honda Australia Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
